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Hello, I was wondering what qualifications i would need to become an electrian? i have the following C&G 16th Edition (2380) C&G inspection and testing (2391) C&G PAT testing course (2377) Part P to be taken Jan 2006 Im lucky that my work have paid for these and was wondering what i...

Hi there, I have a cheap orbital sander which is pretty useless so im thinking of getting a new one. Which should i go for a belt sander or a random orbit sander. The main use for this would be to sand down flaky paint on plastered walls ready for re-painting. Thanks

Hi All, I want to extend my bungalow and convert the loft, the only problem is that the pitch of the roof is low and i would have to "take the existing roof off and increase the pitch" This was supposed to be a long term plan but the wooden soffets etc.... are very rotten and replacing this...

Hello all, Im about to change an old wooden window with a new uPVC window, can any one give me any advice on what tools and materials i should have before i start. Also does any one have any tips to make it go more smoother. Cheers.

Hello All, I have a garage with a flat felted roof, made up of 2x8 inch joists on 16 inch centers. Any tips on what i can (and should) do to insulate the roof to keep me cool in summer and the frost away in winter. Thanks, Joseph

Hello There, When running central heating pipes down solid (breeze block) partition walls how should i protect the pipes, Thanks, Joseph

Hello all, Im having a patio door fitted in my bedroom, therefore i will have to move the radiator from under the window. The room size is 2700mm wide x 4350mm long x 2280mm high, there is 7050mm of external cavity walls with no insulation. The size of the new french doors is 1500mm x 2100mm...

Hello All, I have the above car, is the gear box oil part of the engine oil or are these two kept seperate. If they are seperate then how do i check the level of the gear box oil. Thanks in advance Joseph

Hi there, how good is this wood, ive seen some garden furniture made from the stuff. As anyone got some already? how often does it need treating? how long will it last? Thanks, Joseph

Hello, I want to tile onto a bitumen floor but don't know what sort of adesive to use, at the big shed i could find some for wooden floors and cement floors but no word for bitumen, what would you use? Thanks, Joseph

Hello all, Our washing machine sometimes only fills with cold water, if i take the hot feed pipe off the washer and re-atach it it works fine for a few washes? any ideas? also im searching for a manual for it any ideas for that to? Thanks, Joseph

Hello All, hope your all enjoying the garden now its getting warmer!! Right when im walking on my lawn its very spongey has anyone any ideas to make it return to normal? Thanks

Hello All, Can any one tell me what sort of frame i should have for a 6' x 3' garden gate? its going to have 2" x 0.5" slats with a 0.5" gap and the frame will be 2"x2" . Im thinking of a "Z" frame. Also what joints should i use? Thanks in advance for any tips. Joseph

Hello all, hope someone can help, i had some wind damage the other day and it blew out a few fence panels (6x5). im getting some new ones but some of the concrete posts are not quite level. Any tips on getting them straight without digging them up and re-fitting them?? Thanks, Joseph

Hello All, hope its simple any way, when i flush my toilet the handle stays in the "down" position. The flush itself is fine. At first it would only stay down for a few seconds but it is gradually staying down longer and longer. Hope someone can help and thanks in advance. Joseph

Hello all, Was going turn off water main to my house to complete some plumbing work but could not find stop tap :( All the other properties have them on the pavement down my road - although there not all the same sort). Do i contact my water board to find it, and how much would it cost to...

Hello all, My crome picture wall light has played up. A few week ago 1 of the bulbs failed. A few days ago the 2nd bulb failed after flickering a bit so i decided to change the bulbs. But now nothing lights, there is 240v to the bulb holder - i checked with a multi meter, but i also noticed...